Kendal Rugby Union Football Club has confirmed nine further playing changes ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, giving supporters a fuller picture of the squad while keeping one new recruit’s identity under wraps.
The club announced the update on 23 August 2026 and provided a further update the following day. The changes include four players agreeing to return, four named arrivals and an undisclosed fifth signing. Away from the pitch, Kendal has also confirmed that Abby Alexander and Dan Stephens have joined its board.
Four players agree to return
Andy Rogers, Joe Anderson, Dev Coyle and Dini Noyo have all agreed to re-sign for Kendal. Rogers is recovering from an operation, and the club hopes he can return to the team in the New Year.
The four renewals come after Kendal earlier confirmed that 13 players would remain with the club. That group includes Aaron Stephens, Alfie Bradshaw, Barney Coxon, Ben Dixon, Ben O’Halloran, Dan Shorrock, Dane Blenkharn, Glenn Chesher, Luke Atkinson, Matty Houghton, Ollie Rose, Oscar Coxon and Patrick Wolstenholme.
Ben Dixon will captain Kendal for a third season. His continued appointment provides leadership continuity as the club assembles the rest of its squad for the new campaign.
Four arrivals named
Prop Finn Kennedy is joining Kendal after making 35 appearances for Carlisle over the past two seasons.
Angus Knight, a hooker who previously played junior rugby for Kendal, is also returning after representing Kirkby Lonsdale. The club’s announcement links him with Syston, Thanet Wanderers, Loughborough and Kirtstall, although available records differ over parts of his recent playing history.
Front-row player Arran Sulivan arrives from Aspatria, while Zane Butler is returning from New Zealand. Butler previously played for Kendal and made his debut during the 2008/09 season.
Butler has scored 36 tries in 92 appearances for the club and was part of Kendal’s promotion-winning 2015/16 side. He missed that season’s final match after breaking his leg against Leigh.
Fifth signing still to be revealed
Kendal has not yet announced the identity of its fifth new arrival. Further player names are expected to be published as details are confirmed, so the complete 2026/27 line-up is not currently available to supporters.
The latest announcement gives Kendal fans a clearer view of the club’s playing plans before the new season, while the appointments of Alexander and Stephens signal organisational change alongside the squad rebuild.